You Recently Received a Letter from a Friend Asking for Advice- Informal Letter

Janice Thompson

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Updated On Aug 14, 2024

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You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.

Write a letter to this friend.

In your letter:

say why he/she would not enjoy going to college

explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her

suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

Write at least 150 words.

Sample Answer

Dear Diego,

Hope you’re doing good! I got your letter yesterday and am glad that you chose me to guide you with your further trajectory in life. I know the platform you are at right now in life has held you in utter confusion. I’ve been through the same phase and can guide you through the decision of either going ahead with your higher education or trying to seek employment.

Diego, I’ve known you since childhood and know well that you won’t enjoy going to college as you’ve always been inclined towards finding a job for yourself and that’s what I’ll suggest you go ahead with for now. Honestly, having work experience and industrial exposure gives you an edge, and you’ll be mature enough in selecting which course to opt for in the meantime.

For now, you should try getting a sales job as that’ll help you handle the industrial pressure and get exposure.

Lots of wishes,
Prakhar Panchbhaiya

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Janice Thompson

Soon after graduating with a Master’s in Literature from Southern Arkansas University, she joined an institute as an English language trainer. She has had innumerous student interactions and has produced a couple of research papers on English language teaching. She soon found that non-native speakers struggled to meet the English language requirements set by foreign universities. It was when she decided to jump ship into IELTS training. From then on, she has been mentoring IELTS aspirants. She joined IELTSMaterial about a year ago, and her contributions have been exceptional. Her essay ideas and vocabulary have taken many students to a band 9.